Tag: Propulsion Systems
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EPC Space Revolutionizes Satellite Power Systems with Advanced GaN Solutions
EPC Space was established in June 2020 as a joint venture between Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) and VPT. It is officially based in Haverhill, Massachusetts, with operations also in El Segundo, California, and Andover, Massachusetts. EPC Space’s mission is to design and manufacture radiation-hardened GaN-on-silicon power semiconductors tailored for demanding space environments including satellites, space…
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Morpheus Space and D-Orbit Successfully Demo GO-2 Propulsion System
Morpheus Space, a leading provider of in-space mobility solutions, is proud to announce the successful completion of its in-orbit demonstration mission in collaboration with space logistics leader D-Orbit. The mission validated the primary objectives of accuracy and performance of Morpheus’ next-generation electric propulsion system, GO-2. “This mission represents a major achievement for the Morpheus team,” said Kevin Lausten, CEO…
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Busek Co. Inc.: Advancing Electric Propulsion with a Diverse Thruster Portfolio
Busek Co. Inc., Founded in 1985 by Vlad Hruby and headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, has become a trusted innovator in the field of electric and green propulsion systems. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and providing flight-qualified thrusters, power systems, and test services for spacecraft across all mission profiles from CubeSats to deep-space exploration. Busek’s…
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ThrustMe Achieves 100th In-Orbit Propulsion System Launch on SpaceX Transporter-14
ThrustMe, a French provider of advanced in-orbit propulsion solutions for the industrial space era, has successfully launched its 100th propulsion system into space. This milestone was achieved aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-14 mission that launched to space this Monday, the 23rd of June. The launcher carried a total of 26 ThrustMe propulsion units across seven…
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ION-X Completes First In-Orbit Firing of European Ionic Liquid Thruster
ION-X has successfully performed the first-ever in-orbit firing of a European developed ionic liquid electrospray thruster. This milestone marks only the second global demonstration of this advanced propulsion technology in space, nearly a decade after the inaugural mission by BUSEK for the LISA-PATHFINDER mission in 2015. On May 6th, 2025, onboard a spacecraft built by…
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CleanJoule’s SpaceSAF Fuels Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine by Venus Aerospace
CleanJoule, in a first-of-its-kind test, of its high-performance alternative rocket fuel, SpaceSAF, was successfully used to power a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) developed by Venus Aerospace, marking a major validation of next-generation fuel compatibility with cutting-edge propulsion systems. The ground test was conducted at Venus’s Houston-based test site and represents a significant step forward…
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Avio Advances Space Tech Innovation with Dassault’s 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
Dassault Systèmes announced that Avio has implemented the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to digitally transform the management of all its programs. As Avio deepens its focus on driving sustainability in the space sector, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables it to adopt automated, intelligent, and data-driven engineering and manufacturing processes that streamline and accelerate the development of technologically advanced…
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Ursa Major Secures $32.9 Million Contract for Enhanced Hadley Engines for Stratolaunch’s Hypersonic Tests
Ursa Major has been awarded a $32.9 million contract to develop and deliver 16 upgraded Hadley H13 engines to Stratolaunch. The multi-year program extends a series of successful flight collaborations and supports a growing operational cadence. “This contract directly supports U.S. hypersonic test infrastructure and the broader imperative to accelerate high-speed flight programs that deliver…
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Muon Space Secures $146 Million to Expand Defense and Commercial Satellite Constellations
Muon Space, a leading provider of end-to-end space systems specializing in mission-optimized satellite constellations, announced the close of its oversubscribed $89.5 million Series B1 round, bringing total Series B funding to $146 million. The new capital includes $44.5 million in equity and $45 million in credit facilities, and follows the company’s initial Series B close…
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Velo3D and Vaya Space Sign $4 Million Deal to Advance Metal 3D Printing for Space Propulsion
Velo3D, a leader in additive manufacturing (AM) technology known for transforming aerospace and defense supply chains through world-class metal AM, announced a strategic partnership with Vaya Space, a breakthrough hybrid rocket company focused on space propulsion systems. The two companies have signed a $4 million, two-year Master Services Agreement (MSA) to collaborate on production and…